Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Riding tips

Inspection before riding

Warning Failure to inspect and maintain your motorcycle properly increases the chance of an accident or equipment damage. Always perform a pre-ride inspection before each ride ...

Starting the engine

Before attempting to start the engine, make sure:  The transmission is in neutral.  The engine stop switch is in the "" position. Note: this motorcycle has a starter i ...

Other materials:

Front fork disassembly and assembly
Refer to “front fork removal and installation” (page 2b- 2). Note the right and left front forks are installed symmetrically and therefore the disassembly procedure for one side is the same as that for the other side. Disassembly Turn the spring pre-load adjuster (1) t ...

Rear brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation
Refer to “rear brake hose routing diagram” (page 4a- 2). Removal Remove the right side frame cover. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Remove the rear brake fluid reservoir mounting bolt (1). Drain brake fluid. Refer to “brake fluid replac ...

Gearshift shaft oil seal / bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the gearshift shaft. Refer to “gearshift shaft / gearshift cam plate removal and installation” .  Remove the gearshift shaft oil seal (1). Remove the bearings (2) and (3) with the special tools. Special tool (a): 09921–20210 (bearing remover (12 mm)) ...